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Yesterday
21st October 2024
Peacekeepers
IDF and UNIFIL 'in daily contact' amid planning for Irish troop rotation in Lebanon
Updated 8 hrs ago
4.9k
Last week
13th October 2024 - 19th October 2024
The Morning Lead
Drones with 'flaming packages' being used to burn through prison nets and deliver drugs
The drones are flown from nearby roads and fields with the burning package carried beneath the remote-controlled craft.
Niall O'Connor
19 Oct
24.2k
Kyran Durnin
Gardaí investigating crimes against children must obtain court orders to access Tusla files
Updated 18 Oct
17.9k
terrorism searches
Gardaí seize cash and electronics in raids targeting alleged Islamic terror fundraisers
Updated 18 Oct
28.3k
Nenagh
Armed gardaí called to serious incident in Tipperary with four people injured
Updated 18 Oct
76.0k
Sinn Féin
Gardaí have confirmed that they are examining documents from Sinn Fein over alleged complaints
16 Oct
9.6k
Explainer
Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
We take a look at the rules governing how Irish soldiers use force while deployed on UN peacekeeping missions.
Niall O'Connor
15 Oct
24.6k
Justin Kelly
Senior garda leading organised crime operations appointed as new Deputy Commissioner
15 Oct
14.8k
This month
October 2024
National Security
Spies, chocolates and vodka: Behind the scenes of suspicious approaches to Irish politicians
Multiple sources confirmed there have been a number of approaches by foreign Governments, including Russia, to members of the Oireachtas.
Niall O'Connor
11 Oct
11.2k
Peacekeepers
Irish soldiers unharmed as two Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IDF fire on UNIFIL main base
Reports from South Lebanon have said two people have been injured at least one of them seriously injured – it is the second such attack in the last 24 hours.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 11 Oct
21.6k
Organised Crime
Leading Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern arrested in Dubai in connection with Dublin murder
Updated 10 Oct
32.7k
UNIFIL
Risk of roadside bombs could threaten rapid resupply of Irish positions in Lebanon
It was a quieter night for the Irish peacekeepers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to engage in heavy fighting across South Lebanon but it has moved on from around the Irish camps.
Taoiseach Simon Harris today thanked US President Joe Biden for his assistance in relaying Irish concerns about the peacekeepers at the Lebanon outpost "where there was clearly an Israeli incursion".
Niall O'Connor
Updated 9 Oct
5.8k
leaving Beirut
A total of 26 Irish citizens and their dependants have now left Lebanon, diplomats have confirmed
8 Oct
3.8k
The Morning Lead
Almost 70 Garda cars removed from service over engine defect warning linked to vehicle fire
The vehicles include those used by specialist firearm gardaí in the Armed Support Unit.
Niall O'Connor
5 Oct
41.0k
Lebanese evacuation
Lebanon: 24 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from country on two rescue flights
The Irish citizens were on military flights were operated by Canada and the Netherlands.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 4 Oct
18.1k
Garryowen
Gardaí and army bomb disposal experts seal off Limerick street after suspect device discovered
Updated 4 Oct
7.5k
south lebanon
Tánaiste and Chief of Staff say Irish troops in Lebanon have 'ample' food and water for 30 days
3 Oct
6.0k
Safety First
Child abuse images freely available on social media platforms, online safety expert warns
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will later today launch the annual report of Hotline.ie.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 3 Oct
7.3k
Prison stand down
Irish army end armed protection for Portlaoise Prison after 50 years
3 Oct
26.1k
discontent in the ranks
One in four military officers are planning to leave the Defence Forces in the next five years
2 Oct
7.9k
Explainer
In the hills of south Lebanon: How Irish troops work to keep the peace along the Blue Line
Niall O'Connor
2 Oct
16.6k
raco
Military officers criticise low pay for soldiers on dangerous UN peacekeeping missions
2 Oct
9.4k
Defence and Justice
National Security budget: 1,000 extra gardaí, increased defence spending and more prison officers
Updated 1 Oct
8.6k
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Peacekeepers
Irish Defence Forces confirm all soldiers 'safe' in positions across South Lebanon
1 Oct
4.5k
Last month
September 2024
Lebanon
'There's no bed space': Fears Beirut hospital system could collapse in wake of Israeli attacks
Monday’s bombing represented Lebanon’s “worst day in 18 years”, an Irish UNICEF worker said.
Niall O'Connor
25 Sep
4.6k
money tied up
Maintaining the MV Matthew in Cork Harbour has cost the state €4.4 million since last September
The MV Matthew was seized by the State last September in a dramatic drugs interdiction operation.
Moving the MV Matthew to different berths has caused 'operational problems' for Port of Cork Company.
Costs are mounting and the Harbour Master has repeatedly asked for clarity on when the ship will be sold.
There are also concerns by POCC around insurance as the MV Matthew has lost a critical maritime classification.
Concerns have further mounted after a 'near miss' in the harbour when the Matthew moved from its moorings.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 20 Sep
34.1k
all at sea
NATO warships and an Irish Navy ship to conduct exercise off Irish coast in coming days
20 Sep
21.5k
kilrush
Armed gardaí deployed to small Co Clare town to deal with fallout from escalating drug dispute
19 Sep
87.5k
The Morning Lead
Liquified gas cargo ship allegedly breaching Russian sanctions spotted off Galway coast
The ship, named New Energy, is a Palau registered craft and has been named in a list of US State Department sanctions.
Niall O'Connor
19 Sep
26.7k
Foynes
Ambulance Service pays tribute to 'brave' medics who rescued unconscious man from apartment fire
18 Sep
13.2k
up the junction
Gardaí take to truck patrols to catch distracted drivers, in tactic borrowed from Europe
Niall O'Connor
Updated 17 Sep
43.0k
Organised Crime
Major cocaine haul as Europol assist gardaí against new Irish crime cartel
It is understood that police from across the world have been involved in breaching the encrypted communications of a drug trafficking operation.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 17 Sep
31.0k
hell and back
The real Hell Week: Inside the selection process to become an Irish Special Forces soldier
Ever wonder what it takes to become a member of the Irish Army Ranger Wing?
Niall O'Connor
14 Sep
28.4k
The Morning Lead
Head of Garda National Immigration Bureau: There'll be a 'significant' increase in deportations
Detective Chief Superintendent Aidan Minnock sat down with The Journal for a rare interview.
Niall O'Connor
14 Sep
67.2k
Guess who's back
Irish security forces monitoring reports of Russian naval activity in the Atlantic
Sources have said that Russian naval exercises are planned to take place in the coming weeks.
Niall O'Connor
13 Sep
34.7k
National Security
Carroll MacNeill says visit to European/Russian border confirms need for increased Defence spend
Minister for State for Defence and European Affairs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has returned after visits to Finland, Estonia and Lithuania and viewing the Russian border.
Niall O'Connor
12 Sep
11.5k
Albufeira
Irish man found dead in Portuguese police cell after arrest for assault investigation
12 Sep
40.7k
Defence Forces
Irish troops begin exercise in Meath ahead of 'decisive' EU Battlegroup deployment
11 Sep
16.7k
The Morning Lead
Friends with benefits? Ireland moves closer to NATO as alliance looks to protect Atlantic flank
This week The Journal travelled to Brussels for briefings and meetings with sources at NATO and other organisations.
Niall O'Connor
Reports from Brussels
7 Sep
16.0k
The Morning Lead
'Not how navies work': Head of naval operations hits out at 'incorrect' reports on status of ships
Captain Darragh Kirwan the head of Naval Service Operations Command and his colleague Commander Eoin Smith spoke to The Journal.
Niall O'Connor
3 Sep
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